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2	The American IAQ Council Thanks for your interest in the American IAQ Council. We offer independent, third-party accredited certifications for IAQ professionals. IAQ Council certifications are the most respected designations in our field because they embody three principles that distinguish worthy certification programs: Integrity Credibility Independence Click a link to learn more about what sets IAQ Council certifications apart.
3	Integrity Means Concentration The IAQ Council is a certifying body – only. We have no other goals, no other programs, no other interests. The credibility and value of your certification is our only concern. Since unification with IAQA and IESO in January 2006, the IAQ Council offers no memberships, develops no standards and publishes no magazines, journals or newspapers. We have no special interest committees, training classes or annual conventions. We administer certification programs – period.
4	Integrity Means Standards The IAQ Council maintains rigorous standards for all candidates: Eligibility requirements include documented, verifiable field experience. Top-level certificants must have eight years experience. All examinations are closed book. All examinations are based on industry texts rather than prep course materials.
5	Integrity Means Reliability The IAQ Council develops its exams according to strict procedures: Core skills and exam items are developed by industry experts. Examinations are assembled and cut scores set by independent certification boards. Exams and exam items undergo annual psychometric analysis and review. Exams are continuously rated for validity and reliability.
6	Integrity Means Objectivity IAQ Council certifications are granted by unanimous vote of an independent certification board: Our certification boards are composed of certified industry experts. All certification board members are independent volunteers. Our certification boards review every application before granting certification. Our certification boards are completely independent from training providers.
7	Integrity Means Security Exam security is our top priority: There are no paper exams. All exam items are electronically randomized. Exams are proctored at secure sites throughout North America and overseas. Exam proctors are independently trained and authorized. Exam proctors are unaffiliated with course providers.
8	Integrity Means Stewardship IAQ Council policies guarantee the confidentiality of candidate files: Candidate information is not for sale, rent or trade. Candidate files are released by subpoena only. Candidate files are secure on a protected server. Candidate files undergo identity theft protection procedures. Candidate files are stored in a redundant system.
9	Credibility Means Assurance Without credibility, a certification is not worth the paper it’s printed on. A credible certification, on the other hand, can be the cornerstone of a professional career. IAQ Council certifications are the most trusted designations in the IAQ industry. It’s all about credibility.
10	Credibility Means Compliance The IAQ Council operates its programs in compliance with the following nationally recognized standards: ASTM certification standard E 1929 CESB certification program accreditation guidelines and requirements APA, AERA and NCME standards for educational testing ISO international certification standards 9000, 9001, 17000 and 17024
11	Credibility Means Confirmation As an independent certifying body, the IAQ Council belongs to the following national organizations: The Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) The National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA)
12	Credibility Means Accreditation IAQ Council certifications are the only programs in the IAQ industry to achieve independent third-party accreditation by the Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB): CIEC, CMC – accredited as engineering related certifications CIE, CMI, CMRS, CMR, CRMI, CIAQM – accredited as engineering technician certifications
13	Independence Means Quality A certifying body should stand apart from the daily industry give and take. Without independence, a certifying body cannot provide an impartial measure of professionalism and integrity. Whether from trainers, business interests or other industry organizations, independence is our cardinal principle. As a result, IAQ Council certifications remain the most respected in the industry.
14	Independence from Training The IAQ Council offers no training or prep courses. The IAQ Council allows no prep course providers to proctor its exams. The IAQ Council allows no prep course providers to sit on its boards. The IAQ Council has no revenue sharing agreements with course providers. The IAQ Council has no contracts with course providers.
15	Independence from Conflicts of Interest The IAQ Council offers no product endorsements. The IAQ Council enforces strict recusal rules for board members who encounter conflicts of interest. The IAQ Council allows no individual to sit on its boards who profits materially from the granting or revoking of certification.
16	Independence from Industry Organizations The IAQ Council’s unification agreement with IAQA and IESO carefully preserves the independence of each organization. The IAQ Council operates independently of all other industry organizations. There are no required courses for IAQ Council certifications. There are no association membership requirements for IAQ Council certifications.
17	More Information Web: www.iaqcouncil.org Email: info@iaqcouncil.org Tel: (800) 942-0832 FAX: (623) 581-6270 Mail: American IAQ Council PO Box 11599 Glendale, AZ 85318